- Anxiety and stress
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Ashanti
Ashanti Palatnik is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, addictions, relationship problems, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses family issues and supports clients through life changes and coaching work.
Ashanti uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people notice patterns that get in the way. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying repeated reactions, and trying new ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete tools for emotion regulation and coping.
She pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics that shape how people relate to themselves and others. That might mean looking at early family experiences, separation or abandonment themes, or patterns of codependency and communication problems. Ashanti also works with issues such as avoidant personality tendencies, body image concerns, dissociation, and impulsivity.
Her work includes helping people who struggle with substance use, addictive behaviors, and recovery-related challenges. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to explore readiness for change and to set achievable goals.
Ashanti brings a multicultural and intersectional lens when talking about identity and life context. People can expect straightforward conversations, practical homework between sessions, and an emphasis on building resilience and clearer relationships.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness, or abandonment themes affect how someone relates to others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings specific emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. These techniques are useful for managing intense feelings and improving how people respond during conflicts.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will start by discussing current goals and concerns, then try methods that match the client's needs and preferences. That may mean mixing skill teaching with conversations about relationship patterns and life goals.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join a session without commuting. Different formats can support quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or shorter workday breaks, so checking the available options helps plan what will work best.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines practical, evidence-informed methods with attention to attachment and relationship patterns. Sessions focus on skills, problem solving, and reflections about past and present relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as an LMFT working in New York.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.